No ordinary EVENT PLANNER.

Event planning has changed tremendously. Today’s planners are strategists, logisticians, concierges, and event coordinators all rolled into one; experts in managing, directing, and entertaining groups of people around the world for their clients. They are not brand ambassadors or temporary event staff, rather, they are highly-skilled, detail-oriented, creative and experienced professionals who need no supervision.

IN SHORT—WE MAKE IT HAPPEN.

WHAT I DO

I specialize in creative events that are precisely planned and flawlessly executed.
INCENTIVE TRAVEL
FREELANCE MEETING PLANNER
TRAVEL DIRECTOR
WEDDINGS

I’VE GOT IT COVERED

  • INITIATION

    Creative Conception
    Program Design
    Budget Development
    Expense Management

  • CREATION

    Venue Selection
    Production Management
    Gifting & Merchandising
    A/V Production

  • ONSITE

    Entertainment
    Event Staffing
    Concierge Services
    On-Site Travel Directors
    Security & Compliance

  • DETAILS

    Vendor Selection
    Supplier Management
    Food & Beverage
    Custom Activities
    VIP Tours

  • LOGISTICS

    Attendee Registration
    Travel Logistics
    Hotel Management
    Ground Transportation

Meet Christy

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL. CUSTOM & COLLABORATIVE. ENGAGING & AUTHENTIC.

With over three decades of experience in event planning, corporate travel, meetings and destination management services, Christy Loftin-Schanz and her team have produced events around the globe. From a casual meet-and-greet evening at a distillery to a pop-up musical performance by a Grammy winner for a Fortune 100 company, Christy and her experienced team take care of every detail while bringing your big-picture vision to life.

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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

  • "Christy is an absolute gem and an amazing event planner. She's super organized, friendly, caring, and went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our recent events were taken care of so that there were zero worries on our end. I could not imagine pulling off our recent receptions without her guidance and “roll up your sleeves” approach to pull everything off without a hitch. Simply put, she exceeded all our expectations and could not have been more patient or responsive to our requests we made of them over the past few months. We consider Christy an important player on our team and look forward to many more successful events in the future."

    SHELLY SCAPELLl
    Sr. Marketing Director / Fortinet Federal

  • "I have been working in hospitality for over 20 years, and I am confident that Christy's experience and expertise in the field of event planning and design are second-to-none. INK63 has a proven ability to resourcefully orchestrate, manage and prioritize multiple facets of a wee-attended gala simultaneously. Christy has a high level of integrity, is persistent and determined, and goes beyond the call of duty."

    YOUNESSE ALAMI
    Director of Catering Sales, Marriott Charleston

  • "Christy brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every meeting and event. She has tremendous creative vision, as well as the ability to manage the multitude of details that make event planning so onerous at times. We've been able to provide our associates with an annual signature event that is not only memorable, but also in-line with our company's values and budgets. The whole team, and all their subcontractors, are top notch."

    MICHELE SCHULTZ
    Swaglok

  • "INK63 created an astonishing event for Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting of the Membership held at Trident Community College. Christy's creativity and attention was incredible! She thought of details that greatly enhanced the event and we were blown away by the results. We had six hundred members in attendance and the event was a huge success and flowed effortlessly. It would not have been what it was without her."

    CHRISTY SULLIVAN
    Sales & Marketing, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commere

  • "Christy and I have worked together on my annual corporate weekend for three years now. She has planned our events in Savannah, Charleston and Nashville and continues to be an invaluable resource wherever we go. She is creative, efficient, responsive, organized, and if there is stress—she certainly never shows it. She works tirelessly to ensure each of our employees and guests' needs are met and expectations exceeded. Being a family-owned company, relationship and integrity are high on our list of importance. Christy has become not only our planner, but a part of the 1st Franklin Financial family."

    MELISSA JARRELL
    Executive Assistant, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation

  • "We approached Christy to help us with the 2017 Fur Ball (our annual fundraiser) a couple months prior to the event after realizing we needed assistance to make it happen—fast! Christy quickly stepped up to the "Herculean" task, assessed what needed to happen, organized our volunteers, and put that plan into action. The team worked endlessly to make sure we were on point with all aspects of the event. While we did have a few surprises, they handled them professionally and efficiently. The end result producted a beautiful event that showed and increase in fundraising over the previous year. We look forward to having them produce our 40th Anniversary Gala!"

    CAROL LINVILLE
    Founder, Pet Helpers